EVERY SINGLE CHICKEN!

[@vickimeyers2672]

I live in Alaska, where the chickens are often outside during the winter in sub-zero weather. They survive and thrive. Those of you who naysay and find fault with Adler Farms videos obviously have no first hand experience with farming or raising livestock, especially in a location where the winters are quite cold.

[@lisawatkins2590]

Frost on the cows backs means their fur is working to insulate them, keeping their body heat close to their skin. Same thing with Smokie.

[@jeanburgin160]

Nice house for Wilma…. Love how he takes care of her.

[@deannaray4837]

Smokie is perfectly happy with her goats, chickens and piggys. People amaze me by writing comments about what you should do on your farm. Have a good week from Stuttgart Arkansas.

[@angelmorris2130]

Absolutely love it when Adler is full of the oneryness, he is such a little cutie.

[@janineschindler2966]

Lol Adler is so cute I love seeing him giggle. Haha he so funny.

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

Me too....so fun :)

[@juanitafoster9834]

Nice house for Wilma. Not a bad idea for a wind break. Sure glad to see the girls coming up to you and smelling your hand.

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

Yeah, using tarps to make a windbreak for those windy days is a good idea 💡 Glad to see Wilma with a cozy place to get out of the weather and rest. Chickens look comfortable and cozy in their place too.

[@kathythompson8123]

Great Pyrenees would rather sleep out in a snow bank than come in the house.. I know.. 'cause mine did! And I live in Canada! LOL

[@Christinasgifts]

Lol I didn't shave my English cocker this year he'd rather lay outside in the snow if he's inside he sleeps on the floor hugging his industrial fan 😆

[@joycecoughenour6995]

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[@mpedmar9701]

Wells Lamont gloves are the only gloves that my father used to use any type of gloves that wells will not sold. Anytime it was time to get my Dad a gift we picked a type of Wells Lamont glove to give him... lol we always knew he'd like and use that gift. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures. Hey this should be your best one yet, may it be blessed and prosperous.

[@karenminckler4198]

He is just so adorable. That laugh and love his bare feet.

[@denisegriffin156]

I am in CT. It’s pretty cold right now. But my family garnered in VT by the Canadian boarder. It was SO cold. They kept guard dogs and barn cats. They were very well cared for animals because they worked hard for us. They kept coyotes, wolfs , fisher cats, bobcats , mountain lions away from the farm animals. Your dog is fine.

[@CheryllWesoja]

We are from NH and we raise Siberian Huskies and they love it when it's cold outside. Sometimes its hard to get them to come in.

[@cet765]

I love how you interactive with all the critters! Watching you interact with your kids is so sweet!

[@blessedtexan9601]

Love the wind breaker idea. Grandpa is so awesome with all the animals.

[@michellepagan496]

I live in Northern MN; it gets COLD here. My dogs don’t live outside as they are house dogs. But -28* F is nothing for them. My little 20 pound dogs go outside for 20 minutes at a crack. Smokey is just fine! We have Great Pyrenees pure breads and mixes that have the same thick coat, the colder it is the more coat they grow. My guardian is retired as I no longer have goats or sheep, and she goes BATTY if we don’t keep her busy. But she is 8 now and has settled so does okay inside with frozen treats

[@lisawatkins2590]

You are preaching to the choir here regarding your dog liking the cold weather! My great Pyrenees has a 10'x10' kennel with an igloo in it, where he sleeps at night. When the cold arrives I put straw out for him. I put some in his dog house a this year I just left the rest of the bale for him to distribute. First thing he did was to remove the straw from the dog house and then he scatters the rest of the bale all over his kennel! 🤣 he's pretty much done this since he was a puppy! It's entertaining to watch.

[@robinragan1702]

Instead of an ax to break up the ice you might consider just a "t-post" you can lay down close to the Highlands water bowl. If you have gloves on it's pretty easy to break up ice with that metal. That's what we did anyways. Love the critters.

[@barbthequietwatcher7069]

You're a fine farmer. But you're the best daddy. 😉👍😊

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

You just make my day light with laughter brother! Grandpa did Wilma a wonderful shelter, and I do think the tarps for the fold is a great idea. Thanks for the glove lead. It's still gonna be cold in March when I come up after the Expo. Got my shirt and ticket for day 3. Blessings, Texas Deb 😁

[@lindacook6709]

I just love watching these episodes....

[@Wanda370Z]

I owned a Shiloh German Shepherd, he had a thick under coat , absolutely hated being brought in the house . He would sleep in snow banks , even though he had a insulated dog house. And it would get deadly cold here in Nova Scotia Canada . But nowadays it is not allowed to leave your dogs outside. People report you to the Animal Control . Heck birds , squirrel, deer and so on live outside all winter.

[@cherylbebenek8315]

Good afternoon Chad. Please tell the farm bosses Case and Adler and Grandma Howdy !

[@paulajohnson5256]

Love your videos and love how you don’t sugar coat anything to the ones that think they know more than you b

[@jeanburgin160]

Looks like you got snow!!! None here in central Kentucky but have lots coming Thursday. It was 22 degrees here this morning. By weekend, it is suppose to be 10 degrees …. Wow. Lol Smokey is funny. She loves you.

[@paulajohnson5256]

Pigs love to root for their food. Smokey would hate to be indoors. She is so happy outside and the cool/ cold weather is her favorite!! I miss my farm. Farm animals know how to keep warm in the cold weather. They have lived for years outdoors.

[@Mimi2Two]

A slight wind buffer sounds like a good idea

[@cjdiffin7237]

Smokey is the cutest and sweetest animal on your farm! Love your interactions with her.

[@chrischarbonneau8873]

Adler is the absolute cuteness.

[@jeanburgin160]

So do I love them . So fun and beautiful. Yes, I do seethe frost…. They know the bucket!!! Love love them. windbreak sounds like a good idea…. Wow that is interesting how she is licking the glove. Lol. Yes, maul …. She is in charge. Lol lol. Sweet. Tessie’s horns are really growing. They were thirsty.

[@saltvalley8989]

I live with a Great Pyrenees mix in the Kansas City area so we can get cold. My girl is happiest when she is outside monitoring her property. Miss Smokie is very happy with and lucky to have her animals to take care of.

[@elisaalber]

A Little alfalfa for the goats would be good too. It helps them keep warm in cold climate. Blue cactus dairy goats is a good place to find info on Nigerian dwarf goats!

[@donnaelkins186]

Wow 7 degrees 😳. Livestock dogs love it outside. Smokey is great she loves running. She would tear the house up. Listen to those bacon babies. 🥓.Good looking fold. Love your sense of humor..God bless .

[@teresamurray7839]

A small portable carport with tarps on the end for wind break would be perfect. Easy to move and could serve as shelter for others down the road or even eventually a tractor cover!

[@janicemeservey6321]

It amazes me how many people don't actually have any idea where their food comes from. Nothing wrong with having a pet that stays in the house with you but farm animals are made, were created to be outside.

[@lindapage5469]

I'm retired now, but in my working days I drove a school bus (30 yrs). In the middle of winter it happened every year we had days that there would be a wind chill temp of -50° below zero. Fortunately now they run diesel engines and they plug in so they start. LOL I drove long enough ago that I remember the gasoline engines and their fuel would freeze in the lines but of course it never stalled until you got out somewhere. Talk about miserable cold with kids on the bus. Was an interesting career. It's suited me just fine I loved it! Oh I should say that I live in mid Michigan. The middle of the mitten. I hear in the upper peninsula it got even colder. Glad I was in mid Michigan LOL.

[@juanitafoster9834]

You do such a good job with those boys.

[@sherrivoelkert9999]

You are doing an amazing job explaining what you are doing, why you do it and how the animals react, do and live in the proper environment! WELL DONE!!

[@deborahwormington1544]

Smoky is living her best life watching out for the animals

[@DCHoosier62]

All of the animals look so happy and healthy. I am in love with those Highlands! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I think a wind break would be a great idea for them, IF they leave it alone! Thank you for taking us along while doing your chores.

[@jimbrewer1404]

IT,S 30 BELOW HERE IN CANADA ,SMOKY BELONGS OUT SIDE DOING HER JOB SHE IS THE LUCKY ONE JUST THINK ABOUT THEM POOR DOGS THAT NEVER GET OUT TO WALK .GROWING UP ON A FARM OUR DOGS HAD TO EARN HIS FIDDLES GREAT VIDEO I LOVE WHEN YOU SPEAK TRUTH GOD BLESS YA

[@melindadobson109]

Such an amazing family great sense of humor. I really love the BIG boss. Tell Grampa I like Wilmas new condo!

[@diananore1368]

Temres 282 rubber gloves. Used in Dutch Harbor Alaska by fishermen and longshoremen…And by me in southeast Alaska. Fuzzy lined, outside has a rough texture that I use as a scrub brush while washing out feed dishes with snow or ice water. My husband is a retired longshoreman and he still uses these fishing crabbing shrimping and taking care of the farm animals. Expensive gloves but my two pair have lasted all year. I have leather gloves if working in warm dry conditions but those conditions aren’t often…maybe clearing brush in summer

[@phyllisbrostrom7348]

Love Wilma's cottage, great job Ralph 🥰🥰 Think a wind break is a great idea, good thinking 🥰

[@lisaaddison184]

There are some dogs that are bred to be outside dogs in the cold. Husky, St. Bernard and of course Smokeys breed. People don't know everything and just think they do. They need to read up on breeds and understand more about them. Just keep doing what you're doing. Love it!

[@dakotawinds9291]

yep my malamute/wolf hybrid hated being inside in the winter, he loved it in the summer due to the air conditioning though when temps hit 90+ deg. Newfoundland's are another breed that prefer outside. Honestly just ignore them Chad, they don't know nothing or they are too busy listening to people like PETA and HSUS who know even less about animal/livestock care.

[@lisaaddison184]

@@dakotawinds9291 yep!! We had a Chow mix. She was our guard dog for the chickens and if dogs took money- you couldn't pay her enough to go inside. Especially during the winter. We lived in FL so the winters weren't as cold there but the times we did see snow; she rolled and played in it like a kid.

[@shirleythaxton306]

Had a Austrian Shepherd and he loved the cold even when it snowed. I worked a farm you several years until my father in law sold it. So I do not judge. I know what it is like. The people who judge has not ever had to take care of a farm. I give you kudos for what you do.

[@jangrahame4891]

A highland cow can survive on sparse browse and thrive. On grass like you've got, plus that great hay, they will grow and fatten nicely! Evidently your critics haven't seen the vile weather in Scotland that they do quite well in. Lol

[@debbiehinman715]

Chad, did you see Gary’s water heater? I’m pretty sure his isn’t galvanized . Gramma time is the best! I love watching the highlands play. They are so beautiful!

[@robynnagelmueller9281]

Smokey is a working dog. My great pernicious loved the cold winters. He passed away due to a snake bit.

[@soniaarigoni1710]

I like the wood trick in water bends , growing up going out to feed and water chickens rabbits and our 2 goats and our big dogs water dish would have to find away to get frozen ice broke to put water , Adler your so cute and funny love watching you and hearing you talk

[@mysonsRnavy]

Windbreak sounds like something they would like.

[@joelesko681]

So long as the dog has a shelter and bedding, food and water they will be ok in all temps

[@robinrice8842]

Thank you for your wonderful videos. They have been a great help getting thourgh this past 20 days of sorrow. Nice to get a reason to laugh. With you'll on farm and kids. You doing it right keep up the good work.

[@donnadalton5815]

Love to watch you and your grandpa ladler your great to your animals and fantastic to your kids

[@nancyzenko2648]

Adler being silly, teasing & giggling makes me giggle too! Thanks for explaining what’s going on. Ignore the naysayers!! Y’all are doing a great job!! A great team, between you, Farm Bosses Adler & Case, & Grandpa Ralph 😊

[@yvonnemcmahan9037]

I love Adler's tobbogin. So cute

[@lngreeneyes84]

Yes a windbreaker sounds like a great 💡

[@chelemichele1524]

Adler with his baby blue and that gorgeous smile. Case wanting to go back to homeschooling or still looks forward being around friends? We had a Samoyed and Pyrenees they LOVED burying themselves in the snow and never wanted to come in during the winter 😆 only time they wanted in was summer because of the a/c 😂😂 am in the northeast. Have a good evening ❄❄❄

[@thebeans804]

Missed the live. Thanks for the video. Adler's giggle made my day. You are so blessed. ☺🙏

[@keithmcmahan5649]

Thank you and God bless you all

[@joelesko681]

We’re just north of Winnipeg, Manitoba up here in Canada. Our friends Great Pyrenees Stays outside all year, and it sometimes gets to -45 Celsius, which I believe is the same in Fahrenheit. Your pup is still very warm in the temps you’re getting now, Chad.

[@scottfindley7284]

ADLER FEELING HIS OATS AGAIN. LOVE IT.

[@amilynnstapay796]

I have the utmost confidence you know what you're doing as you and your dad have been doing this for a while. I understand about acclimation to weather. You are a generous person, inviting us along as you feed the animals and share the what's and how's of animal husbandry. Thank you for this journey. Peace on your doorstep!

[@russellwatters5891]

Al and Gina had -1° F on their video this morning, and they looked dressed for 50°.... lol Talk about accustomed to the cold! Super great family, but no Adler, Smokey, or McFred and McFold...lol Love ya'll ❤

[@panko97]

I break the cattle’s water with my heel everyday. Haven’t lost one yet.

[@robinrice8842]

Yes untreated wood acts as a float the wind will move it in the trough with the wind.keeps it clear.

[@crazycritterlady6620]

Boy it's gotten cold there fast. Our dogs water froze as well, but not the big critter tub.

[@rwjingo4955]

I grew up within an hour of Chad's farm. In this part of the country, we often have all 4 seasons in a day, especially during fall and winter, lol. This last week and a half, we've had temps ranging from the teens to the 70s.

[@mrscatmom5231]

Such a sweet little boy Adler is. Lil Boss.

[@olberarosa2346]

Hello CHAD I REALLY ENJOY watching your VIDEO stay warm outthere

[@gailpulley9213]

That little Adler is just full of personality!

[@annjustus]

Love Adler's hat. So cute!

[@evayeiser3211]

I learn something new every day, I never knew of heating elements for water troughs . But, why would I in SE Texas? lol Smokie sure loves her human time. You can see the love in her expressions, The McHighlands are looking good. Wilma is getting BIG. They all look good and well taken care of. Anyone who watches this channel or are just starting to know ? will know you & Grandpa take great care of them all. Stay warm & safe, God bless.

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey y'all, Last week on Monday Dec 27th we went below 32 F. We have been below 32F ever since going on 9 days now today we did get to 30F. We were below 0F for almost 48 hours. -18 was the coldest. I saw bunnies running all through the yard a couple of squirrels also that was -12F. I thought I should bring them blankets and ponchos with some tarps but if I did they would run away and I would never catch them and they would still be sitting in the snow laughing at me. Then the neighbor's cat came strolling by I do not think she knew it was cold. Seriously now I would suggest y'all go to goodwill buy all the gloves hats and coats they have and donate them to the homeless shelters. That will be the best spent money you will spend this winter. God bless y'all take care bye for now.....

[@Tricia_56]

Adler is so cute, you are doing awesome job with your animals, they are still alive, and that's all that matters.

[@suewarnes9469]

Boy! Looks cold there! 🥶 Good idea Chad! Tarp windbreaker for the coos! 👍☺️ They have a giant slushy! 👍😋 Perfect keto…Beefy boys in the freezer and butcher box. It’s working! ☺️👍 Love Grandma’s devotion to her family x❤️ she’s the best. 🥰💐 God Bless.

[@jeffroop3598]

When you break up the ice from there water if you scoop the broken ice out it won't refreeze as fast

[@ashleewolfenden1081]

Absolutely love your videos been binge-watching you for days trying to get caught up! As a Rancher myself I have a few livestock Guardian dogs and wanted to back you on the cold weather not bothering them! My dogs have the option of sleeping in the barn and they sleep outside in -15 degree weather! Smokey is beautiful and you guys have done a wonderful job with her!

[@loramarshall3517]

When I used to help take care of field board horses during the winter in Maryland, the farm owner kept a mattock and a garden hoe with a short handle in the farm truck. We would break the ice and use the hoe to pick the bigger pieces out without getting our hands wet.

[@jimloup4446]

That is a breed. That love snow the neighbor has a dog that is out with his sheep and is -16 made for the weather good job

[@vickiehamilton6596]

Smokies is having a wonderful time in the cold running and playing.shes totally in her element

[@beau36535]

This is one of my favorite channel's!!!!

[@sassylady1812]

Love that Alder! He is to stinking cute!

[@candyw9297]

I live in Northern New York. My brother had 2 Great Pyrenees. Neither of them ever wanted to be indoors during the winter. It has been -20 and still wont come in. Some times during the summer when the AC is on in the house they would come in for a short bit but preferred to go down to the creek if it got too warm

[@susanheilman1596]

it is - 27° feels like -37°here in Strathmore Alberta Canada and we have a dogs that look after our Animals and they stay out side all the time

[@josieshannon5976]

Howdy Chad and LeAnn an Adler an Case. How was your New Year good video Thank you for sharing. Love you all God Bless

[@brucesiefkes4081]

the dogs i use to have would sleep on top of the snow drift at 20 below and were so warm to the touch

[@lisawatkins2590]

Tarps for the highlands is a good idea. Do the prevailing winds come from that direction?

[@maryjojohnson2317]

Hi Chad, Yes I think a windbreak would be wonderful for them just something to keep the wind off in case the wind starts blowing real bad because that's what makes you cold is the wind. They're doing wonderful they're so pretty and I noticed they're getting to where you can touch them a little better now. Just keep trying and one of these days you'll have them in your lap.

[@cherylclark8650]

Chad, several of us are more than willing to back you up. The fact that some people need to hear it over and over is just crazy. Vermont here...some sub zero temps. I use to have 4 Great Pryenese. Even the two 11 year olds rather stay outside. They had a 16 by 16 barn they shared with their goats, but 98% of the time, they would be found outside on the hill. You know what your doing. Just shake your head and keep doing what you do. Love the hairy coos.

[@BloomWithGracie]

My dog Bear, who is Great Pyrenes/Black Lab mix HATES being in the house in the winter. He wants to be outside in the cold. He also gets the zoomies like Smokey....lol

[@MUDDVSDAVE]

My black lab loves playing in the snow & beef cattle can go into the back of the barn however they prefer too just stay outside unless it's storming really bad (rain or snow) I live in NY state

[@loripretti843]

I know that this is an older vlog but I just have to tell you!!! You are a very special Man. Fathers, Son!!! I Love Proverbs 22.6!!! That is special!!! You made me cry watching this vlog!!! Thank you for being who you are!!! God Bless!!!

[@margiesnyder7086]

Our dog Beaux loves the cold and snow too.Great Pyramees mix.

[@marjoriebell4956]

Awesome long video, thanks for all the blessings 💜

[@sherrivoelkert9999]

I need a dog like her!! She thrives on her lifestyle! That is what they are bred for and it would be cruel to try to force her to fit in a different lifestyle. Smokey is living her dream!!

[@bonnierogers4893]

I had 3 great Pyrenees and they had heat lamps, straw and loved laying in the snow. Preferred the snow to heat. They also had 2 acres of land.

[@shawnfox8002]

My dad dug a hole set a 55 gallon drum cut in half and put a 2 inch foam around it to help keep it from freezing with a floating heater but that was for our dogs for the cattle and hogs we did just as your doing with a warmer and some was inside and still the water froze.

[@michellepainter7853]

Yes my pit/lab mix loves to play in the snow. As long as your out there playing with her.

[@suecollins5174]

Love Wilma's new shelter!

[@paulajohnson5256]

Personally I think the noise from the tarps when the wind blows would scare them. Until they got used to the noise.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

They are used to it already, the new tarp area animals were comfortable, not showing any anxiety.